Background
Adams, Jewett W. was born on August 6, 1835 in S. Hero Island, Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States. Son of William and Nancy Adams.
Adams, Jewett W. was born on August 6, 1835 in S. Hero Island, Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States. Son of William and Nancy Adams.
Educated district school.
At 16 went to California via Panama. Engaged in mining and other pursuits, 1852-1857. Conducted general store at Baer Valley, Mariposa County, 1857-1860.
P.-m.
Fremont estate, 1860-1864. Removed to Carson City, Nevada, 1864, and engaged in stockraising. Lieutenant governor, 1874-1882.
Governor of Nevada, 1882-1886.
Superintendent United States Mint at Carson City, 1894-1898. Democrat. Home: Carson City, Nevada
Married Emma Lee, 1878.